Rusconi’s American Kitchen invites singles and couples to fall in love with their special Valentine’s Day menus available exclusively on Thursday, February 14.

Those dining a deux can enjoy a romantic menu for seating in the dining room. Cost is $69 per person ++ and includes one choice of the following first course, main course and dessert dishes:

First Course

• Shaved Candy Cane Beets with Wild Arugula — shaved watermelon radish and American goat cheese
• Baby Romaine Salad with Farmstead San Joaquin Gold — with smoked bacon vinaigrette, crumbled eggs and roquette pesto
• Lobster Bisque — featuringroasted Arizona Desert Sweet Shrimp
• Guajillo Seared Ahi Tuna— with grilled pineapple, mango, fresno chili, quinoa and avocado
• Pan-roasted Georges Bank Sea Scallops — withgarnet yam puree, bacon dressing, granny smith apples and tiny greens
• Slow-Braised Boneless Short Ribs With Butternut Squash Spaetzle — with red wine jus

Main Course

• Herbed Breast of Natural Chicken — withmascarpone and Italian bacon risotto, heirloom carrots and balsamic onion jus
• Blackberry-glazed Roasted Natural Pork Loin — withcauliflower puree, baby cabbages, bacon dressing and port wine reduction
• Roasted Rack of Lamb with Smoked Tomato Crust — with heirloom potatoes, small green beans, fennel, cured tomato and roquette pesto
• Wood-grilled Florida Grouper and Blue Crab— with herb spaetzle, heirloom carrots and vanilla-scented Meyer lemon sauce
• 21-day Aged Filet of Beef Tenderloin — with spaghetti squash, wilted spinach, sweet potato dumplings and red wine gastrique

Dessert

·       Chocolate Mocha Crème Brulee — with California strawberries

·       Yin and Yang Cheesecake — with dark chocolate and vanilla, blackberries, chocolate and berry sauce

·       Grilled Peach and Apple Buckle in a Jar — chantily cream and crumble crust

Reservations for dining room can be made by calling 480-483-0009 or online at www.rusconiskitchen.com.

For singles looking to mingle, Rusconi’s Valentine’s Day “Singles at the Bar” Menu (first come, first served seating) includes:

First Course ($15/each)

• Shaved Candy Cane Beets with Wild Arugula — shaved watermelon radish and American goat cheese
• Ancho Chile Seared Ahi Tuna — with quinoa salad, avocado and tiny tomatoes
• Boneless Short Ribs and Mild Roasted Pepper Risotto — with parmesan cheese and red wine jus

Main Course ($45/each)

• Garlic and Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb — heirloom potatoes, small green beans, fennel, cured tomato and roasted pepper tapenade
• Wood-grilled Florida Grouper  served with butternut squash spaetzle, purple carrots and vanilla-scented Meyer lemon sauce
• 14-Day Aged Filet Of Beef Tenderloin — with spaghetti squash, wilted spinach, sweet potato dumplings and red wine gastrique

Dessert ($12/each)

·       Chocolate Mocha Crème Brulee — with California strawberries

·       Yin and Yang Cheesecake — with dark chocolate and vanilla, blackberries, chocolate and berry sauce

·       Grilled Peach and Apple Buckle in a Jar — chantily cream and crumble crust

Date: Thursday, February 14

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Location: Rusconi’s American Kitchen (address below)

Rusconi’s American Kitchen

10637 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix

480-483-0009

www.rusconiskitchen.com